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Tom Murphy

TRAINING: I don't really consider any one day typical; each day is unique and filled with its own challenges. I believe I am like most fighters today, strength and conditioning on certain days, wrestling, boxing, Judo, etc...on other days. I believe my training is best summed up the Tanzanian Marathon Runner, Juma Ikangaa, "The will to win means nothing without the will to prepare."

When and why did you start training for fighting? I have been training my entire life for fighting. I like to tell people that as soon at I could stand up my dad knocked me down. After my career as an NCAA wrestler I was fortunate to meet Julio Fernandez and Carlson Gracie. I have been training with both of them since 1999.

Do you have any heroes? Randy Couture comes to mind, but God is always at the top of the list.

What is your favorite technique? Most submissions. I love arm bars and the sound of another man choking.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? The UFC is the epitome of reality, there is nothing more real and of greater importance to me in my fight career than to compete for the BEST and highest rated organization in the WORLD.

What was your job before you started fighting? Fortunately I am still employed with one of the greatest companies in the railroad industry today, RailAmerica. I am a corporate Director for their rail traffic control center (similar to air traffic control). I am responsible for 23 railroads in 23 US states. I was also the individual who conceptualized and started the center. I have a great amount of responsibility and handle every aspect of this multi million dollar company.

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